Community Crossroads: World Cup watch parties & more
Need somewhere to watch the World Cup? From busy bars, rooftop sunsets and markets that start Halloween early, UNATION has the inside scoop on Orlando's weekend events. Sarah Barkley joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom for this week's Community Crossroads.
Need somewhere to watch the World Cup? From busy bars, rooftop sunsets and markets that start Halloween early, UNATION has the inside scoop on Orlando's weekend events. Sarah Barkley joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom for this week's Community Crossroads.
Tampa Bay Rays eye a stadium deal without Tampa
Nicolas Villamil, sports business reporter with the Tampa Bay Times joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down his reporting on the Tampa Bay Rays considering a path to a permanent stadium deal that sidesteps the City of Tampa, whose City Council has shown hesitancy to fund their portion of the $975 million the Rays are requesting of public money for their $2.3 billion stadium project.
Nicolas Villamil, sports business reporter with the Tampa Bay Times joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down his reporting on the Tampa Bay Rays considering a path to a permanent stadium deal that sidesteps the City of Tampa, whose City Council has shown hesitancy to fund their portion of the $975 million the Rays are requesting of public money for their $2.3 billion stadium project.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Employment and antitrust lawyer Jonathan Pollard joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down 12 attorneys general filing a lawsuit to block the merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures. Plus, a discussion on whether this case ends anywhere but the US Supreme Court.
Employment and antitrust lawyer Jonathan Pollard joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down 12 attorneys general filing a lawsuit to block the merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures. Plus, a discussion on whether this case ends anywhere but the US Supreme Court.
Tropical disturbance in the Gulf: Should we worry?
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer to break down the latest forecast and projections for the tropical disturbance in the Gulf which is expected to bring heavy rain to Florida this weekend and its potential to bring stronger impacts and strengthen as it continues towards Florida.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer to break down the latest forecast and projections for the tropical disturbance in the Gulf which is expected to bring heavy rain to Florida this weekend and its potential to bring stronger impacts and strengthen as it continues towards Florida.
Who holds the FIFA World Cup on Sunday?
Roxane Coche, UF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom ahead of the FIFA World Cup third place match with England taking on France, and the World Cup Final where Lamine Yamal's Spain will take on the defending champion Argentina, led by Lionel Messi.
Roxane Coche, UF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom ahead of the FIFA World Cup third place match with England taking on France, and the World Cup Final where Lamine Yamal's Spain will take on the defending champion Argentina, led by Lionel Messi.
Potassium bromate: What it is, reasons for A.G. probe
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a probe on Monday into potassium bromate, a food additive in flour sold in the United States, investigating its potentially cancer-causing impacts on humans. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Dr. Qinchun Rao, who runs the Florida State University Food Safety and Quality Lab, about what potassium bromate does and the science behind it.
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a probe on Monday into potassium bromate, a food additive in flour sold in the United States, investigating its potentially cancer-causing impacts on humans. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Dr. Qinchun Rao, who runs the Florida State University Food Safety and Quality Lab, about what potassium bromate does and the science behind it.
What sugar in space means for scientific origin of life
Erythrulose, a sugar that tastes like raspberries, was spotted in interstellar dust clouds. This sugar isn’t essential for life, but it can easily convert to a form that’s thought to be crucial to kick-starting life on Earth. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Dr. Jamie Foster, a Full Professor at the UF Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, about the technology that made it happen, as well as what this discovery tells us about the past and future.
Erythrulose, a sugar that tastes like raspberries, was spotted in interstellar dust clouds. This sugar isn’t essential for life, but it can easily convert to a form that’s thought to be crucial to kick-starting life on Earth. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Dr. Jamie Foster, a Full Professor at the UF Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, about the technology that made it happen, as well as what this discovery tells us about the past and future.
The Odyssey: First impressions, IMAX or bust?
Patrick Tomasso, @impatrickt on social media joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on the worldwide release day of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. Plus, a discussion on if IMAX 70mm is the best way to see the first-ever film shot entirely on IMAX, some of the cultural pushback to casting choices including Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as Sinon and what the film means for the movie industry and director Christopher Nolan's legacy.
Patrick Tomasso, @impatrickt on social media joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on the worldwide release day of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. Plus, a discussion on if IMAX 70mm is the best way to see the first-ever film shot entirely on IMAX, some of the cultural pushback to casting choices including Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as Sinon and what the film means for the movie industry and director Christopher Nolan's legacy.
SpaceX's 13th Starship launches today: What to expect
The 13th Starship rocket is launching tonight in Boca Chica, Texas -- a little over a month after the mixed success of #12. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Ken Kremer, Founding and Managing Editor of Space UpClose, about Starship's history and its potential future.
The 13th Starship rocket is launching tonight in Boca Chica, Texas -- a little over a month after the mixed success of #12. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Ken Kremer, Founding and Managing Editor of Space UpClose, about Starship's history and its potential future.
2 HCSO deputies receiving care after ambush in Ruskin, suspect dead
A suspect in Ruskin is dead after, officials say, he ambushed and opened fire on Hillsborough County deputies. The deputies, struck in the face and the neck, are receiving care for their injuries, and are expected to recover. James Copenhaver, former sheriff's detective and investigator, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to share his reaction on the shooting.
A suspect in Ruskin is dead after, officials say, he ambushed and opened fire on Hillsborough County deputies. The deputies, struck in the face and the neck, are receiving care for their injuries, and are expected to recover. James Copenhaver, former sheriff's detective and investigator, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to share his reaction on the shooting.
Sheriff gives updates following deputy ambush, suspect shot
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister held a news conference Thursday afternoon, following a deadly deputy-involved shooting. According to officials, the suspect was fatally shot after allegedly ambushing a deputy. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the news conference live.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister held a news conference Thursday afternoon, following a deadly deputy-involved shooting. According to officials, the suspect was fatally shot after allegedly ambushing a deputy. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the news conference live.
The future of AI in the Classroom
Billionaire-backed Alpha School is expanding its teacherless, AI-driven model to Miami Beach for the 2026-27 school year. For a hefty $65,000 annual tuition, the K-8 program replaces traditional instruction with personalized AI tutoring that condenses core subjects into just two hours a day. While studies show AI tutoring is as effective as human instruction, the rapid growth of these schools highlights a major shift toward automated learning. Stephanie Arthur, Assistant Professor of Instruction at USF's College of Education, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down how AI is shaping the classroom.
Billionaire-backed Alpha School is expanding its teacherless, AI-driven model to Miami Beach for the 2026-27 school year. For a hefty $65,000 annual tuition, the K-8 program replaces traditional instruction with personalized AI tutoring that condenses core subjects into just two hours a day. While studies show AI tutoring is as effective as human instruction, the rapid growth of these schools highlights a major shift toward automated learning. Stephanie Arthur, Assistant Professor of Instruction at USF's College of Education, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down how AI is shaping the classroom.
Magic Play-by-Play Announcer David Steele retires
Legendary Orlando Magic play-by-play announcer David Steele joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his iconic 37-year career as the voice of the Magic, covering players from Penny Hardaway and Shaquille O'Neal to the current Magic stars in Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Franz Wagner.
Legendary Orlando Magic play-by-play announcer David Steele joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his iconic 37-year career as the voice of the Magic, covering players from Penny Hardaway and Shaquille O'Neal to the current Magic stars in Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Franz Wagner.
HHN: Killer Klowns Scare Zone & Big Express Pass Changes
Huge updates for Universal Studios as Killer Klowns from Outer Space is teased for a Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zone. Big ticket changes are also coming, with no Express Pass add-ons available for multi-day Frequent Fear passes this year, meaning line-skipping will cost an extra $250 per night. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer was joined by Tharin White with EYNTK.info and Matt Prevor, aka SpeculationMatt, live over Zoom as they broke down what to expect.
Huge updates for Universal Studios as Killer Klowns from Outer Space is teased for a Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zone. Big ticket changes are also coming, with no Express Pass add-ons available for multi-day Frequent Fear passes this year, meaning line-skipping will cost an extra $250 per night. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer was joined by Tharin White with EYNTK.info and Matt Prevor, aka SpeculationMatt, live over Zoom as they broke down what to expect.
How Daylight-Saving Time Affects Our Sleep
Congress has moved forward with the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes that currently occur nationwide. Dr. David Kuhlmann, spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down how changes to the clock affect our sleep.
Congress has moved forward with the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes that currently occur nationwide. Dr. David Kuhlmann, spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down how changes to the clock affect our sleep.
2nd Area of Potential Development Spotted by NHC
The National Hurricane Center is officially monitoring a second area of interest in the Atlantic after a fresh tropical wave rolled off the coast of Africa. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren sat with Garrett Wymer live to track the system's progress and break down whether Central Florida needs to worry about potential tropical development over the weekend.
The National Hurricane Center is officially monitoring a second area of interest in the Atlantic after a fresh tropical wave rolled off the coast of Africa. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren sat with Garrett Wymer live to track the system's progress and break down whether Central Florida needs to worry about potential tropical development over the weekend.
Melbourne Officer Resigns After Takedown of Wrong Teen
A Melbourne police officer has resigned following the arrest of 15-year-old boy in a case of mistaken identity. Records indicate that the officer has a history of disciplinary issues before the incident. FOX 35's Esther Bower joined Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the latest.
A Melbourne police officer has resigned following the arrest of 15-year-old boy in a case of mistaken identity. Records indicate that the officer has a history of disciplinary issues before the incident. FOX 35's Esther Bower joined Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the latest.
Orlando Dreamers ask for $975M to build MLB stadium
JC Carnahan, staff writer with the Orlando Business Journal joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the Orlando Dreamers' request for nearly a billion dollars in Tourist Development Tax dollars to build a MLB-caliber stadium near SeaWorld Orlando, which other projects Orange County has to weigh and what this request means for the future of professional baseball in Central Florida.
JC Carnahan, staff writer with the Orlando Business Journal joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the Orlando Dreamers' request for nearly a billion dollars in Tourist Development Tax dollars to build a MLB-caliber stadium near SeaWorld Orlando, which other projects Orange County has to weigh and what this request means for the future of professional baseball in Central Florida.
Florida theater shows The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm
Joseph Cox, President and CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to showcase the IMAX 70mm screens available at the museum's movie theater, which critics and director Christopher Nolan say is the way his adaptation of The Odyssey is meant to be seen. The MODS theater is one of 40 in the world and just 24 in the United States available to watch films like The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm. They're seeing sold-out showings, already selling 12,000 tickets ahead of the film's worldwide release.
Joseph Cox, President and CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to showcase the IMAX 70mm screens available at the museum's movie theater, which critics and director Christopher Nolan say is the way his adaptation of The Odyssey is meant to be seen. The MODS theater is one of 40 in the world and just 24 in the United States available to watch films like The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm. They're seeing sold-out showings, already selling 12,000 tickets ahead of the film's worldwide release.
Magic of Disney Animation to open on September 14
Disney has announced that the Magic of Disney Animation will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios on September 14, 2026. The reimagined space will feature an indoor playground based on Alice in Wonderland, unique character meet-and-greets, and an Animation Academy hosted by an advanced Olaf Audio-Animatronics figure. Drew Smith, aka @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what we know.
Disney has announced that the Magic of Disney Animation will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios on September 14, 2026. The reimagined space will feature an indoor playground based on Alice in Wonderland, unique character meet-and-greets, and an Animation Academy hosted by an advanced Olaf Audio-Animatronics figure. Drew Smith, aka @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what we know.